SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike glycoprotein (1273 aa, ~141 kDa) is encoded by the SARS-CoV-2 S gene. This protein plays a role in binding to host cell membranes and the initiation of viral infection.

**Synonyms:** - Full Length Spike Trimer - Peplomer Protein - S Glycoprotein - S Protein - SARS-COV-2 SPIKE PROTEIN - SARS-CoV-2 S Protein - SARS-CoV-2 S Protein - SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein - SARS2 S Protein - SARS2 Spike Glycoprotein - SARS2 Spike Protein - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Spike Glycoprotein - Spike Glycoprotein